Portage Learning Nutrition BIOD 121 Unit 4 questions
with verified answers
(1) B. Vitamin-mineral interaction.
(2)Bioavailability will increase. Ans✓✓✓ The bioavailability (absorption) of
minerals can be affected by several types of interactions. (1) State the interaction
from the list that best describes what is occurring in the situation below. (2) List
whether the interaction increases or decreases bioavailability.
Phil uses an iron skillet to cook meat with stewed tomatoes or another vitamin C
source.
A. Mineral-mineral interaction
B. Vitamin-mineral interaction
C. Fiber-mineral interaction
A reduced sense of smell related to a zinc deficiency Ans✓✓✓ Briefly explain the
term hyposmia and state the mineral deficiency.
All of the following are good sources of Vitamin D- fatty fish, fortified cereals,
eggs, butter, fortified milk and yogurt. Ans✓✓✓ A friend recently had her annual
physical, and her doctor informed her that her Vitamin D levels were too low. As a
nurse, she comes to you for advice on what foods to consume to increase her
vitamin D intake. Provide 4 examples of foods that are rich in Vitamin D.
Antiduretic hormone is released by the pituitary gland to signal the kidney to
conserve water.
, Aldosterone is released from the adrenal glands signaling the kidneys to retain
sodium which also leads to water retention Ans✓✓✓ What two hormones help
prevent dehydration and how do they function?
Bioavailability Ans✓✓✓ "The amount of a substance (like a vitamin) that is
absorbed into the bloodstream and is available to the body to use" is the
definition of what word?
Biotin
Vitamin K Ans✓✓✓ Which vitamin(s) are produced by gut (intestinal) bacteria?
Choose all that apply.
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Biotin
Vitamin K
Carotenoids Ans✓✓✓ Plant pigments that play an important role in preventing
cardiovascular disease: _________.
chromium Ans✓✓✓ Deficiency causes type 2 diabetes
Collagen synthesis, antioxidant activity, assisting in iron absorption, and boosting
immune functions Ans✓✓✓ List the four major functions of Vitamin C
Collagen synthesis, Antioxidant activity, Iron absorption or Immunity Ans✓✓✓
Vitamin C has four major functions. List two of the functions.
with verified answers
(1) B. Vitamin-mineral interaction.
(2)Bioavailability will increase. Ans✓✓✓ The bioavailability (absorption) of
minerals can be affected by several types of interactions. (1) State the interaction
from the list that best describes what is occurring in the situation below. (2) List
whether the interaction increases or decreases bioavailability.
Phil uses an iron skillet to cook meat with stewed tomatoes or another vitamin C
source.
A. Mineral-mineral interaction
B. Vitamin-mineral interaction
C. Fiber-mineral interaction
A reduced sense of smell related to a zinc deficiency Ans✓✓✓ Briefly explain the
term hyposmia and state the mineral deficiency.
All of the following are good sources of Vitamin D- fatty fish, fortified cereals,
eggs, butter, fortified milk and yogurt. Ans✓✓✓ A friend recently had her annual
physical, and her doctor informed her that her Vitamin D levels were too low. As a
nurse, she comes to you for advice on what foods to consume to increase her
vitamin D intake. Provide 4 examples of foods that are rich in Vitamin D.
Antiduretic hormone is released by the pituitary gland to signal the kidney to
conserve water.
, Aldosterone is released from the adrenal glands signaling the kidneys to retain
sodium which also leads to water retention Ans✓✓✓ What two hormones help
prevent dehydration and how do they function?
Bioavailability Ans✓✓✓ "The amount of a substance (like a vitamin) that is
absorbed into the bloodstream and is available to the body to use" is the
definition of what word?
Biotin
Vitamin K Ans✓✓✓ Which vitamin(s) are produced by gut (intestinal) bacteria?
Choose all that apply.
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Biotin
Vitamin K
Carotenoids Ans✓✓✓ Plant pigments that play an important role in preventing
cardiovascular disease: _________.
chromium Ans✓✓✓ Deficiency causes type 2 diabetes
Collagen synthesis, antioxidant activity, assisting in iron absorption, and boosting
immune functions Ans✓✓✓ List the four major functions of Vitamin C
Collagen synthesis, Antioxidant activity, Iron absorption or Immunity Ans✓✓✓
Vitamin C has four major functions. List two of the functions.
